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Ireland's Birth Stories

Corah Gernon | She Talks Productions

244 episodes

A platform for women to share their experiences with pregnancy and birth without feeling shy about the detail

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  1. EP239 NICU Series: Annmarie, One Pregnancy and Birth, Born at 25 WKS, Suspected NEC, Sepsis, Mental Health

    · 1 h 25 min · Episode 239

    This week I share my chat with Annmarie who talks me through her pregnancy and the birth of her son Alex. Annmarie suffered chronic sickness from 7 weeks pregnant feeling increasingly worse as the weeks passed by. It…

  2. EP238 Clare, PT2/2, Mary's Story, Hydrops & Down syndrome Diagnosis, Vaginal Birth, NICU, Sepsis, Infant Loss

    · 1 h 37 min · Episode 238

    This week I share part two of my conversation with Clare who talks me through her pregnancy and the birth of her daughter, Mary. Clare and her husband were told their daughter had Down Syndrome at 16 weeks following…

  3. EP237 NICU Series: Sanya, IVF, Induction, C-Section, NICU

    · 39 min · Episode 237

    This week I share another episodes as part of the NICU series. My guest Sanya talks ys through her pregnancy and specifically her anxiety that she carried right up to the end. She was scheduled for induction at 39…

  4. EP236 Clare (PT1) Four Pregnancies, Three Vaginal Births, One Miscarriage, Postpartum

    · 1 h 26 min · Episode 236

    This week I share my chat with Clare who talks me through each of her four birth stories across two episodes. Over the last 7 years Clare has been through a lot. She gave birth to four babies, suffered one pregnancy…

  5. EP235 NICU Series: Una, Two Birth Stories, Singleton Birth 38 WKS, Induction, Twin Birth at 27 Wks, NICU Stay, Home 11 WKS After Birth

    · 1 h 39 min · Episode 235

    This week I share my chat with Una who talks me through her two birth stories. Una gave birth to her first baby at 38 weeks after discussing an induction with her consultant. She also opted for a walking epidural which…

  6. EP234 Angel (Past Guest), Second Homebirth, Coping with Body v Mind during Fast Labour & Birth

    · 1 h 00 min · Episode 234

    This week I share my chat with Angel who I'm sure you all know. Angel previously shared her first experience in EP163 followed by a lovely chat around building community which I will link below. This time we chat…

  7. EP233 NICU:Niamh, Triplet Pregnancy, Birth at 30 WKS, HDU, Navigating life in NICU & SCBU

    · 57 min · Episode 233

    This week I share my chat with Niamh who talks me through the birth of her three girls. Niamh shares the moment she discovered she was having triplets and what a shock it was. At 29+6 days Niamh felt something was off…

  8. EP232 NICU Series: Karen, TTC, Spontaneous Birth at 35 WKS, HDU, NICU

    · 1 h 06 min · Episode 232

    This week I share the first episode of the NICU Series. My guest Karen shares the birth of her first baby, Tadgh. She went into spontaneous labour at 35 weeks with her waters breaking at home. She gave birth to her…

  9. EP231 Aimee (Previous Guest EP139), Fourth Baby, CBAC Hoped for a VBAC, Acceptance

    · 1 h 00 min · Episode 231

    This week I share my chat with Aimee, it was such a pleasure to chat to her again, felt like chatting with a friend. She talks me through the decision that led to deciding to try for another baby and discovering she…

  10. EP230, Matti, Induction, Haemorrhage, Doula Support, Postpartum Mental Health

    · 52 min · Episode 230

    This week I share my chat with Matti who talks me through the birth of her daughter. Matti was induced, she talks me through labour, having the ultimate nap and waking up to hearing the news she was 9cm dilated. She…

  11. EP229 Megan, Twin Pregnancy, Partial Termination (Termination For Medical Reasons) at 24 Wks, Vaginal Birth, C-section, Loss & Grief

    · 1 h 12 min · Episode 229

    EP229 Megan, Twin Pregnancy, Partial Termination (Termination For Medical Reasons) at 24 Wks, Vaginal Birth, C-section, Loss & Grief This week, I share my chat with Megan, who talks me through her twin pregnancy and…

  12. EP228 Lorna, TTC, Fertility Journey, Two Pregnancies, C-section, Homebirth, VBAC

    · 1 h 41 min · Episode 228

    This week I share my chat with Lorna who shares each of her two birth stories. Lorna also brings us through trying to conceive (TTC) and seeing her first positive pregnancy test after so many investigations. We then…

  13. EP227 Siofra, Two Births, Birth at 33 WKS, Breech Vaginal Birth, Full-term Birth, Unmedicated Vaginal Birth (Second Baby), Pierre Robin Sequence, Postpartum Depression

    · 1 h 43 min · Episode 227

    This week I share my chat with Siofra who shares each of her two birth stories. Siofra was breech born vaginally at 33 weeks and spent some time in the NICU. She then talks me through her second pregnancy and the…

  14. EP226 Lucy, Two Births, Premature Birth at 32 Wks, NICU, Didelphic Uterus, Multiple Early Pregnancy Losses, Positive C-section

    · 1 h 04 min · Episode 226

    This week, I share my chat with Lucy, who talks me through her two very different birth stories. Lucy’s first baby, her son, was born at 32 weeks via emergency C-section. After three weeks in NICU, he was finally…

  15. EP225 Kitty, One Pregnancy & Birth, Spontaneous Labour, Epidural, Postpartum Haemorrhage

    · 1 h 10 min · Episode 225

    This week I share my chat with Kitty, who talks me through her first pregnancy and the birth of her daughter. Kitty shares how she felt seeing a positive pregnancy test when starting a family wasn't part of her…

  16. EP224 Aoife, Endometriosis, Two Pregancies & Positive Births, Induction, Spontaneous Labour

    · 1 h 28 min · Episode 224

    This week I share my chat with Aoife. She talks me through her diagnosis of endometriosis in her 20s and the concerns she had about the impact it might have on trying to conceive. Thankfully, she conceived without…

  17. EP223 Róisin, Low Lying Placenta, Hyperemesis, Emergency C-section, Birth at 31 WKS, NICU/SCBU

    · 1 h 31 min · Episode 223

    This week I share my chat with Róisin, who talks me through her pregnancy and the birth of her son. Throughout her pregnancy, Róisin was told she had a low-lying placenta, but the hope was that it would move as her…

  18. EP222 Chiara, Four Pregnancies, Early Pregnancy Loss, Three Homebirths

    · 59 min · Episode 222

    This week I share my chat with Chiara, who talks me through her four pregnancies and three home births. Chiara experienced an early pregnancy loss with her first pregnancy, which was incredibly difficult but ultimately…

  19. EP221 Laura, One Pregnancy & Birth, MLU, Hospital Waterbirth

    · 45 min · Episode 221

    This week, I share my chat with Laura, who talks me through the birth of her daughter, Saoirse. Laura is so honest at the beginning of our conversation, sharing how she felt when she saw the positive pregnancy test.…

  20. EP220 Silvija, Fertility Treatment (IUI, IVF, Double Reciprocal), Multiple Pregnancy Losses, C-section

    · 1 h 06 min · Episode 220

    This week, I share my chat with Silvija. Together with her wife, she went through a long journey to bring their baby girl into the world. After nine fertility treatments and four pregnancy losses, they finally saw that…

  21. EP219 Paige (Previous Guest), Fourth Birth Story, Private Care, Positive Induction

    · 42 min · Episode 219

    This week, I share my chat with Paige, who I'm sure many of you will recognise. In this episode, Paige shares the birth of her fourth baby. During her pregnancy, Paige experienced sickness and quickly realised that…

  22. EP218 Úna, Three Births, IUGR, C-section, VBAC, Positive Birth Story

    · 1 h 20 min · Episode 218

    This week, I’m sharing my chat with Úna, who talks me through her three very different birth experiences. During her first pregnancy, Úna was closely monitored after her baby was diagnosed with IUGR (intrauterine…

  23. EP217 Alana, Two Pregnancies and Births, Two Unmedicated Vaginal Births, Hospital Birth, Planned Homebirth, Preeclampsia, Grief & Joy

    · 1 h 43 min · Episode 217

    This week I share my chat with Alana, who talks me through each of her two birth experiences. Alana dedicated a lot of time and effort to preparing for birth, making sure she stayed fit and strong throughout both of…

  24. EP216 Shauna, Two Pregnancies & Births, Induction (No epidural), Spontaneous Birth, Unmedicated Birth

    · 1 h 01 min · Episode 216

    This week, I share my chat with Shauna who talks me through each of her birth stories. Shauna absolutely loved being pregnant and really thrived in the lead-up to welcoming her first baby. At 42 weeks pregnant, she was…

  25. EP215 Sarah, TTC, Three Positive Births, Intervention, Power of Hypnobirthing, Advocacy

    · 1 h 06 min · Episode 215

    This week, I’m sharing my chat with Sarah as she talks through each of her three birth experiences. After spending a year trying to conceive, Sarah discovered she was pregnant just before making the final decision to…

  26. EP214 Gráinne, Three Positive Hospital Births, (Homebirth Care) One Hospital Waterbirth, Mastitis, Grief

    · 1 h 24 min · Episode 214

    This week I share my chat with Gráinne who talks me through her three positive hospital births. Gráinne gave birth to her first baby in hospital which was a positive experience once she got settled into the delivery…

  27. EP213 Stephanie, TTC, 3 Positive Vaginal Hospital Births, Early Pregnancy Losses, Expecting 4th Baby

    · 1 h 48 min · Episode 213

    This week, I share my chat with Stephanie, who talks me through each of her three positive hospital births. Stephanie first shares her TTC journey and everything that surrounded it, from visiting multiple HCPs for…

  28. EP212 Leah, One Pregnancy and Birth, Planned Homebirth, Postpartum

    · 48 min · Episode 212

    This week I share my chat with Leah who revisits her pregnancy and the birth of her daughter. Leah discovered she was pregnant shortly after a move to New Zealand. Together Leah and her partner decided being closer to…

  29. EP211 Susan, One Pregnancy and Birth, Waiting for Baby to Arrive, C-section, Breastfeeding

    · 52 min · Episode 211

    This week, I share my chat with Susan, who talks me through the birth of her son. Susan enjoyed her pregnancy but found the last few weeks waiting for baby to arrive really tough. She was ready to meet her baby, but…

  30. EP210 Lyndsey, Twin Pregnancy (Fertility Treatment), C-Section, Post Birth Williams Syndrome Diagnosis, Pre Eclampsia, VBAC, Chemical Pregnancy

    · 1 h 36 min · Episode 210

    This week, I share my chat with Lyndsey, who talks through each of her pregnancy and birth experiences. With the support of fertility treatment, Lyndsey became pregnant with twins, she was over the moon. Throughout her…

  31. EP209 Nancy, 4 Pregnancies, 2 Miscarriages, C-section, Down syndrome Diagnosis, Leukemia, Induction, VBAC

    · 1 h 51 min · Episode 209

    This week, I share my chat with Nancy, who shares each of her experiences through pregnancy, loss, and motherhood. Nancy suffered two early pregnancy losses, including a missed miscarriage and a chemical pregnancy. Her…

  32. EP208 Julia (Austria), 4 Pregnancies, C-section, Loss at 20 WKS, VBAC Homebirth, Recent Ectopic Pregnancy

    · 1 h 44 min · Episode 208

    This week, I share my chat with Julia, who lives in Austria .Julia talks us through four pregnancies, each very different experiences. She begins by sharing on the birth of her first daughter, which took place in a…

  33. EP207 Laura One Pregnancy & Birth, Positive Hospital Birth at 42+1 WKS

    · 58 min · Episode 207

    This week, I share my chat with Laura, who talks us through the birth of her daughter. Together with her partner, Jack, Laura they spent time educating themselves as part of preparation for the labour and birth. As…

  34. EP206 Judy, Four Pregnancies, Premature Birth at 26 WKS, NICU, Two Early Pregnancy Losses, Cervical Cerclage at 15 WKS (4th pregnancy), TFMR at 19 WKS, Grief

    · 1 h 44 min · Episode 206

    This week I share my chat with Judy who talks me through each of her four pregnancies. Judy gave birth to her first little boy at 26 weeks gestation. His birth was a total shock with no indication he was on the way.…

  35. EP205 Niamh, Two Births, Vaginal Hospital Birth (Remifentanil pump), Planned Homebirth, C-section (Breech baby)

    · 52 min · Episode 205

    This week I share my chat with Niamh who talkse through each of her three pregnancies and two birth stories. Niamh gave birth to her first little boy vaginally in hospital. She shares her experience with Remifentanil…

  36. EP204 Bebhinn, Four Pregnancies, Pregnancy Losses at 12 WKs, Loss at 23 WKs, Blighted Ovum

    · 1 h 34 min · Episode 204

    This week I share my chat with Bebhinn who shares each of her experiences from pregnancy, loss, grief and coping with pregnancy after loss. Bebhinn has suffered so much loss. At her routine 12 week appointment she…

  37. EP203 Aidín, 8 Pregnancies, 3 Miscarriages, 5 Births, Induction, Precipitous Births, Positive Experiences

    · 1 h 24 min · Episode 203

    This week I share my chat with the gorgeous Aidín who revisits each of her eight pregnancies and five births. After the birth of Aidíns first daughter she suffered three miscarriages which we go through individually.…

  38. EP202 Erin, 4 Pregnancies (Currently 20 wks Pregnant), Two Births, Miscarriage, Stillbirth

    · 1 h 08 min · Episode 202

    This week, I share my chat with Erin, who talks me through each of her pregnancies. Erin first revisits the birth of her first daughter, bringing us through her induction and those precious early moments after her baby…

  39. EP201 Katrina, Three Pregnancies, Two births, Pregnancy Loss, Quick Births

    · 54 min · Episode 201

    This week, I share my chat with Katrina, who talks me through each of her three pregnancies and two births. At 13 weeks’ gestation, Katrina experienced pregnancy loss that came as a complete shock. We talk openly about…

  40. EP200 Stephanie, Third Birth Story, Planned Homebirth, Hospital Admission 41 WKS, Positive Hospital Birth

    · 50 min · Episode 200

    This week I share my chat with Stephanie, who talks me through her third experience with birth. We talk through pregnancy while also looking after other kids, life, and work. The original plan was to give birth at…

  41. EP199 Aisling, Two Births, Emergency C-section, VBAC, Grief

    · 1 h 39 min · Episode 199

    This week I share my chat with Aisling who talks me through each of her two birth stories. Aisling invested so much time preparing for birth, so when the delivery room became very busy and interventions were needed,…

  42. EP198 Joan, Two Vaginal Births, Episiotomy, Breastfeeding, Unmedicated Birth, Newborn Meningitis

    · 1 h 17 min · Episode 198

    This week I share my chat with Joan, who shares each of her two birth stories with us. She reflects on the incredible support of her midwife throughout labour and opens up about her experience with an episiotomy,…

  43. EP197 Louise, Multiple Pregnancy Losses, Three Birth Stories, Assisted Birth, Motherhood

    · 37 min · Episode 197

    This week I share my chat with Louise, who talks me through each of her three very different birth stories. Louise opens up about her long journey with multiple pregnancy losses over 7 years. After undergoing…

  44. EP196 Audrey, Emergency C-section, Birth at 28 Weeks, Preemie Baby, Life Through NICU, Giving Hope

    · 51 min · Episode 196

    This week I share my chat with Audrey. This episode will give hope to so many families who have preemie babies and also those navigating life supporting their baby in hospital. Throughout Audrey’s pregnancy it wasn’t…

  45. EP195 Lauren, Three Pregnancies, Two Births, Induction, Postpartum, Spouse Stage 4 Cancer Diagnosis

    · 1 h 28 min · Episode 195

    This week I share my chat with Lauren, who talks me through each of her three pregnancies and two births. Lauren was induced with each of her babies, using the power of hypnobirthing and antenatal preparation to help…

  46. EP194 Sarah, 3 Pregnancies & Births, Two Inductions, Unmedicated Birth, Pelvic Health

    · 1 h 12 min · Episode 194

    This week, I share my chat with Sarah, who talks me through each of her three birth experiences. We explore all the “firsts” her first pregnancy, her first birth, and her first steps into motherhood including attending…

  47. EP193 Ciara, Three Births, Induction, Three C-Sections, Post Dural Headache, Severe Morning Sickness, Motherhood

    · 1 h 09 min

    This week, I share my chat with Ciara, who talks me through each of her three pregnancies and births. Ciara welcomed all three of her boys via C-section, and she speaks very honestly about the guilt she felt for not…

  48. EP192 Anna, 4 Pregnancies, Two Births, Emergency C-Section, Planned C-Section, Pregnancy Loss, D&C

    · 1 h 19 min · Episode 192

    This week, I share my chat with Anna, who talks me through each of her four pregnancies and two births. Anna revisits her first pregnancy, where a routine scan revealed a blighted ovum. She speaks openly about the…

  49. Birth Back Then (1990's) EP191 Michele, Three Pregnancies, Two Births, Circle of Life

    · 1 h 06 min · Episode 191

    This week, I share my chat with Michele, who talks me through her two birth stories from the 1990s. Michele takes us on the journey from meeting her husband and buying their first home together, right through to…

  50. EP190 Lisa, 8 Years TTC/IVF, Two Birth Stories, Loss of a Parent (Lisa's mother), Placenta Abruption

    · 1 h 49 min · Episode 190

    This week, I share my chat with Lisa, who talks me through the past nine years of her life. Together with her husband, she faced years of fertility struggles enduring IVF, tests, appointments, surgery and the…

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